PS mount weld in.

I decided that the PS mount should also be a weld in mount.  Rather than make another one, I will just weld in my bolt on mount.  Only problem is that it isn't drawn down all the way

Quick chop with the cutting disk to undo a few hours of previous work so that I can get better fit:

 





Grind off some more paint from big blue:

zap:

when I started the second half of the bead, I felt the wire poke through when I dwelled at the start too long.  I stopped right away and avoided a burn through.  It tells me though that I am getting good penetration if slowing down a slight bit will burn through.

I ordered my steel rods tonight and another box tube for the trans mount.

I also plugged the lathe in and checked everything out.  Something was boogered up with the carriage motor drive coupling.  I expect to have to make a new piece.  First lathe project I guess.